Minneapolis Drunk Driving Lawyer & Attorney

don't drink and drive!When charged with a DWI, a conviction can lead to stiff penalties that not only create a criminal record for you, but can also have an impact on your reputation, your job, and a number of different areas in your life. In other words, making this one mistake can cost you to the point that you are paying several costs rather than the costs to the legal system.

When you have been charged with DWI, the first move you need to make is to hire a DWI Lawyer with experience in defending those who are both innocent and guilty of DWI. Having a quality defense attorney means you can have a reasonable outcome to your case. In some cases, the charges can be completely dismissed.

Types of Minnesota DWI Cases

There are a number of DWI cases. Those cases include:

  • B-Card Violations
  • Open Bottle and Not a Drop Laws
  • Criminal Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Field Sobriety Testing
  • Stop and Arrest
  • Drunk Driving Charges
  • Blood Alcohol Testing
  • The Entire DWI Court Process
  • License Suspension and Revocation
  • Underage Drinking and Driving
  • Implied Consent Test Refusal

No matter which one of these areas you fall into or what kind of assistance you need, you will be able to receive it. It is important that your chosen attorney have experience in the area in which your DWI charge falls.

Hidden Costs of DWI

Not only will a DWI conviction secure hefty fines and/or jail time, but there are also hidden costs involved in a Minnesota DWI conviction. It is in your best interest to minimize those costs as much as possible with legal help. Here is a list of some of those costs:

  • You will have trouble reinstating your license
  • You can face a license suspension period of up to 3 years
  • You may be responsible for program and court fees
  • You may be responsible for the cost of jail, your work release, or electronic home monitoring
  • Your health insurance premium may increase
  • Any medical treatment as a result of your DWI may not be covered by insurance
  • You may not be able to travel to foreign countries
  • You may have trouble maintaining and obtaining life insurance
  • You may lose your job or have difficulty finding a job, especially if the job requires you to have a clean driving record
  • This is not to mention the impact on friends, family, and even obtaining housing if your potential landlords do background checks.

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Only a professional and highly skilled DWI defense lawyer can make sure your case is properly addressed and handled efficiently. Our Drunk Driving Attorneys will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your arrest, the arresting officer, interview any important eye witnesses, handle all court appearances and documents, and guide you through the criminal justice system to your freedom and peace of mind. If you have questions regarding your DWI charges, potential penalties and risks, or strategies for defending your rights, call our law office at 952-913-1421 or use our online contact form. You have rights – we protect them.

Our Minneapolis Drunk Driving defense lawyers represent clients charged in criminal matters throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area and throughout the entire state of Minnesota including such counties as Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Scott County, Dakota County, Washington Counrt, and Sherburne County. We also represent clients throughout Anoka, Andover, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Burnsville, Champlin, Chaska, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Edina, Eden Prairie, Lino Lakes, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Roseville, Woodbury and White Bear Lake.